ZIP code 81243 in Powderhorn, CO has a relatively limited disaster record, with 6 events documented. These include 3 wildfires, 2 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Powderhorn is wildfires, with 3 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2019.
Powderhorn has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2021.
Powderhorn has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 14, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Powderhorn was Debris Flow on Jul 23, 2021, which caused $2.5K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 21, 2019).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 81243 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (3 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Powderhorn, CO, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Powderhorn (ZIP 81243) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 81243 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jul 23, 2021. This event caused $2.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5K in property damage in the Powderhorn, CO area (ZIP 81243). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →